A client is prescribed an antipyretic drug, which is to be administered rectally. Which of the following nursing interventions should a nurse perform after administering the suppository?
A) Provide the client with plenty of fluids.
B) Ensure that the client maintains bed rest for at least 2 hours.
C) Ensure that the client avoids food intake for at least 30 minutes.
D) Check the client every 30 minutes.
D
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Write the metric measure using official abbreviations and notation rules: fifty micrograms __________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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